Introduction
On June 1, 2025, Mexico held elections to determine who would join the Federal Judicial Power and local judicial powers. A total of 2,761 individuals were elected to lead the third branch of government and oversee the administration of justice. The results, though expected, are disheartening and reinforce the reality that LGBT+ communities remain a low priority.
LGBT+ Population Representation
According to the 2021 ENDISEG data from INEGI, approximately 5.1% of Mexico’s population aged 15 and above identifies as part of the LGBT+ community. However, this figure is an underrepresentation due to individuals who could not answer the survey, were not free to respond, or had just come to terms with their identity.
Historical Exclusion in the Judicial Power
The judicial power has historically shown low representation of marginalized groups, including the LGBT+ community. This lack of representation is particularly concerning given that judicial decisions have played a significant role in securing rights and guarantees for these communities, which have been systematically denied and violated.
Lack of Visibility in the 2025 Elections
During the recent elections, LGBT+ individuals were not visible, represented, or heard in the process. This mirrors the ongoing exclusion of disident populations from other governmental decisions and political processes. The current governance structure perpetuates patriarchal vices, leaving LGBT+ communities without clear political-electoral rights.
Missed Opportunity for Change
The 2025 judicial election presented a unique chance to reshape the judicial power with fresh perspectives, sensitive to Mexico’s diverse societal realities. Sadly, this opportunity was squandered by both voters and the government.
Call for Recognition and Rights
The LGBT+ community requires recognition as integral members of society, not just symbolic representations like the world’s largest pride flag. They need their rights and obligations to be protected and promoted by authorities, as any other citizen.
The existing mechanisms have proven ineffective; resistance and demand are now the only means for marginalized communities to assert their rights.
A diverse justice system is not only more representative but also more just.
Key Questions and Answers
- What percentage of the Mexican population identifies as LGBT+? According to INEGI’s 2021 ENDISEG data, approximately 5.1% of Mexico’s population aged 15 and above identifies as part of the LGBT+ community.
- Why is the lack of LGBT+ representation in the judicial power significant? The judiciary plays a crucial role in securing rights and guarantees for marginalized communities. The historical exclusion of LGBT+ individuals in this branch perpetuates the denial and violation of their rights.
- What did the 2025 elections reveal about LGBT+ visibility? The 2025 elections showed that the LGBT+ community remains largely invisible, unrepresented, and unheard in both the electoral process and subsequent governance.
- How can marginalized communities assert their rights? Given the ineffectiveness of existing mechanisms, resistance and demand have become essential tools for marginalized communities to claim their rights.
- Why is a diverse justice system important? A diverse judicial system is not only more representative but also more just, ensuring that a wider range of perspectives and experiences are considered in decision-making processes.
